Main events: September, 2008

September is a Ramadhan fasting month here in Indonesia, but that will not stop people to run tourism events.

1. Indonesia Agriculture Expo 2008. National Botanical Park, Jababeka, Cikarang, West Java. September 2008. An international agribusiness exhibition which is held in an area of 30Ha. The area consist of convention, national & international pavillion and indoor & outdoor expo. This event will lasted for one month & to be participated by 37 countries. This will be the most prestigious agriculture expo held in Indonesia for prospective buyers, clients and investors agriculture worldwide.

2. Madura Bull Races. Madura, East Java. September-October 2008. This is a very popular sport is held regularly at least twice a month at Bangkalan, Madura Island, an hour by Ferry from Surabaya, Capital City of West Java. Bull Racing is a big event held by the local administration after the harvest time in September & October. The Final Round will be held in Pamekasan, the Capital City of Madura Island once a year.

3. Indonesia Tourism Travel & Tourism Fair 2008. Jakarta. September 2008.

4. Nusa Dua Fiesta 2008. Bali. September (or October...?) 2008.

5. Sam Po Kong/Cheng Ho Festival 2008. Semarang, Central Java. September 2008.

6. International Surfing Championship & Exhibition 2008. Championship in Mentawai, West Sumatra & Exhibition in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. September 2008. This is one of the most popular sport in the world, attracting participants from all over the world. Thanks to the island's superb waves and unique local culture. This event will be highlighted by the exhibition of things rlated to the surfing activities.

7. Kuta Carnival 2008. Kuta Beach, Bali. September 1-9, 2008. This event always attracts many visitors to come, as it is take place in the famous Kuta Beach, Bali. Highlights include art & culture performances, food bazaar, traditional & contemporary music performances, handicraft & painting exhibition, games, contests and many more interesting activities.

8. Kemilau Nusantara. Bandung, West Java. September 8-9, 2008.

9. International Surfing Exhibition Championship. Bali. September 15, 2008.

10. Bunaken Festival. Bunaken, North Sulawesi. September 15-22, 2008. Bunaken is a small island of the coast of Manado known for its fabulous underwater garden. Not far from this area, lies the volcano, Manado Tua. Highlight during the festival include art & cultural performances from the four ethnic groups living in North Sulawesi Province.

11. Keraton Nusantara Royal Palace Festival. Gowa, South Sulawesi. September 20-28, 2008.

12. Dugderan Warak Ngendog Festival. Semarang, Central Java. September 23, 2008.

13. Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. Bali. September 25-30, 2008.

14. Ambon Bay Festival. Desa Mamala & Desa Morela, Central Maluku. September 27, 2008.

Source: http://my-indonesia.info